Julian quickly tucked the original blue folder safely under his jacket arm and stepped out.
Victoria stood right at the head of the grand staircase, wearing a dramatic maroon dress.
She held a velvet jewelry box tightly in her right hand as she glared at him.
Victoria: What were you doing inside Arthur's private study, Julian?
Julian: I found the original trust documents that you tried to hide from me!
Victoria's eyes narrowed dangerously as she took a slow step toward the grand stairs.
Victoria: Those documents are completely invalid, and you know nothing about law.
Julian: My father never signed that altered will, Victoria!
Victoria: Your father wanted me taken care of before anyone else!
Julian: You forged his signature while he was too weak to defend himself!
Victoria clutched the velvet box against her chest, her knuckles turning completely white.
Victoria: You will hand those papers over to me right now!
Julian: I am handing these straight to the district prosecutor tomorrow morning!
Victoria suddenly lunged forward, reaching out aggressively to grab the blue folder from him.
Julian took a quick step backward toward the edge of the polished marble landing.
Victoria stumbled over the hem of her long dress and dropped the velvet box accidentally.
The heavy box tumbled down the carpeted steps, scattering family heirlooms across the floor.
Julian rushed down the stairs quickly to retrieve his mother's antique gold pocket watch.
He gathered the precious family items safely from the floor before Victoria could reach them.
Victoria stood at the top of the stairs, her face flushed red with absolute anger.
Victoria: You have ruined everything I worked so hard to build here!
Julian: You ruined yourself the day you decided to betray my father!
Victoria: No judge in this city will ever take your word over mine!
Julian: They won't have to take my word when they see the forensic evidence!
Victoria stared at him in silence, her confident composure finally crumbling into fear.